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Proposal Manager

Redwire Space
United States
May 23, 2026
*Bring your passion for space!* Redwire is accelerating humanity's expansion into space by delivering reliable, economical and sustainable infrastructure for future generations. Summary We have a current opportunity for a remote Proposal Manager position supporting Redwire Space's Proposal Center of Excellence. In this role you will be responsible for end-to-end proposal management for multiple unclassified and potential classified proposals, dependent on the ability to obtain a security clearance, for all of Redwire's offerings. Experience and a thorough understanding of Shipley Proposal Management processes are essential to ensure strict adherence to industry best practices and internal procedures throughout the proposal lifecycle. The Proposal Manager will develop, plan and schedule proposals. The position will be responsible for compiling cost information, schedule information, and technical elements in accordance with the solicited request from a customer. The Proposal Manager will participate and/or lead reviews leading to the submission of proposal documents and will closely manage a schedule that outlines critical milestones and decision points. The Proposal Manager will work with cross-functional leads to ensure all aspects of a bid have been reviewed and approved by the appropriate decision-makers. The ideal candidate will be well-organized, pay close attention to details, and have excellent communication and writing abilities. Responsibilities Leading each phase of proposal development applying Redwire's version of the Shipley proposal process. Ability to shred solicitations with a meticulous attention to detail in reviewing RFP requirements and ensuring proposal compliance. Organizing and leading proposal review meetings, regular checkpoints with proposal team members, and preparing materials for executive-level reviews, as required. Project management, creating, communicating, and maintaining a detailed proposal schedule with critical milestones. Collaboration and leadership, assigning, tracking, and coordinating inputs from proposal contributors including functional leads, subcontractors, and internal management to ensure all proposal requirements are fulfilled. Generating and communicating reports to all levels of the team including leadership, engineering, program management, contracts, and others, such as third-party consultants, as required. Overseeing final proposal review, approval, and submission. Organizing and archiving lessons learned for all proposal efforts. Making contributions to proposal-related policies and processes within the company. Ideal Experience B.S./B.A. degree in a relevant field and 8+ years of relevant experience or a Masters degree in a relevant field and 6+ years of relevant experience. Experience with end-to-end proposal management for Sub-contractor and Prime bids. Proficiency in technical writing and creating "one voice" messaging. Proposal development tools proficiency: MicroSoft Office Product Suite (including advanced Word, Powerpoint, Excel), Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint and Teams. Experience managing multiple proposals simultaneously. Experience with Business Development processes, capture process, and pipeline management and keeping the team focused. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Excellent time management and self-starting abilities. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Adaptability and resilience to adjust to shifting priorities and RFP changes. Eligible for a TS//SCI clearance Fundamental understanding of the U.S. government and aerospace prime acquisition process, including proposal instructions and evaluation criteria with a focus on national security-related activities. Desired Skills Ability to work successfully in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment. Experience with ProPricer. Experience with Salesforce. Experience with Asana. Experience with AwardedAI. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite. Experience with MicroSoft Project. Experience preparing Pricing Volumes including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Basis of Estimate (BOE). Previously TS//SCI cleared. Government procurement acumen with a deep understanding of FAR, DFARS and agency-specific acquisition processes. Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence. Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR Click Here